Walnut Grove PTO Board and Committees
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2023–24 PTO Board
Co-Presidents
Read the 2023-24 President's Letter
Co-Presidents Elect
Past Co-Presidents
Stephanie Midkiff
Elizabeth Payne
Treasurer
Treasurer Elect
Secretary
VP Media
VP Membership
VP Membership Elect
VP Fundraising
VP Fundraising Elect
2023–24 Committee Chairs
Book Fair
Chairs: Annie Burchfield, Laura Rose
Grizzly Grand Giveaway (Grizzly Fest)
Chair: Megan Whittier
Community Partners
Chair: KC Burton
Graphics
Chair: Sara Smyly
Hospitality
Chairs: Kathryn Haddix, Mary Chris Maddox
Room Parent Liaison
Chair: Biz Homik
School Supplies
Chair: Mary Ensor
Social Media
Chairs: Amy Everhart, Elizabeth Payne
Spirit Wear
Chairs: Laura Svihlik, Lori Thompson
Canned Food Drive
Chairs: Pavitra Narayanan, Leslie Willmore
School Pictures
Chair: Nicole Petersen
Nominating Committee
Chair: Kelci Bills
5th Grade Events
Chair: Amy Everhart, Elizabeth Payne
Internal Review
Chair: Corrie Summerville
Board Descriptions
Curious about our roles and responsibilities? Check out the descriptions below to learn more. And feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions.
President
(Executive Board, 2nd year of a 3-year term)
The Presidents are responsible for establishing the PTO goals and strategies and presiding over the PTO. They oversee the budget and finances, and ensure resources are properly allocated. Overall, they provide visionary and strategic leadership for the organization.
President-Elect
(Executive Board, 1st year of a 3-year term)
The Presidents-Elect coordinate the committee chair volunteers for various PTO committees. They also may be called upon to assume temporarily the place of the Presidents in the event the Presidents cannot serve.
Past-President
(Executive Board, 3rd year of a 3-year term)
The Past Presidents' primary job is to advise the Presidents. They share knowledge and insight with the President and President-Elect including, but not limited to: timing, location of necessary items or documents, history of issues, and past board decisions.
Treasurer
(Executive Board, 2nd year of a 2-year term)
The Treasurer is the authorized custodian of all funds of Walnut Grove Elementary PTO. The Treasurer's duties include keeping records and preparing reports to comply with local, state and federal laws.
Treasurer-Elect
(Executive Board, 1st year of a 2-year term)
The Treasurer-Elect assists the Treasurer with record-keeping and preparing reports and filings.
Secretary
(Executive Board, 2-year term)
The Secretary keeps accurate records of the proceedings of the PTO and the business transacted at each PTO Board Meeting.
VP Media
(Standing Committee, 2-year term)
The Vice President of Media oversees all media of the PTO, including the weekly Grizzly Blast electronic newsletter, online and print promotions, social media, and other PTO communications.
VP Membership
(Standing Committee, 2nd year of a 2-year term)
The Vice President of Membership plans the annual membership campaign, manages the PTO website, coordinates the PTO directory, and is responsible for creating, implementing, and maintaining membership plans throughout the entire year.
VP Membership-Elect
(Standing Committee, 1st year of a 2-year term)
The Vice President of Membership-Elect assists the Vice President of Membership with membership planning and execution.
VP Fundraising
(Standing Committee, 2nd year of a 2-year term)
The Vice President of Fundraising oversees school fundraising events such as: the Growing Grizzlies Fundraising Drive, Grizzly Fest, and Spirit Nights.
VP Fundraising-Elect
(Standing Committee, 1st year of a 2-year term)
The Vice President of Fundraising-Elect assists the VP of Fundraising with school fundraising events thoughout the year.
